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Many athletes are on the lookout for ways to give themselves an extra little edge against their competitors that might help improve their performance. Now a recent study from Concordia published in the journal Physical Activity and Nutrition suggests that they may be able to find an all-natural boost in the common cranberry. The Concordia …
New research has found that a natural by-product of olive oil production could potentially have antioxidant benefits and support exercise. The full open-access study has been published in the journal Nutrients. The study, led by nutrition researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published in the journal Nutrients, is the first to examine the benefits …
Expert panel concludes high-quality supplements containing plant extract native to Southeastern U.S. can be used to address symptoms for men with enlarged prostates An international panel of seven leading urologists from North America and Europe reviewed over 50 original clinical research studies and developed seven consensus statements outlined in their paper “Rethinking the Role of …
Magnolia bark has been long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat a variety of conditions ranging from depression to insomnia and gastrointestinal disorders as well as helping to improve oral health due to its calming, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The magnolol and honokiol lignans are the major active components. Honokiol helps to maintain …
Native to China, white mulberry is well known and long used in traditional medicines as tinctures for toothache, remedies for colds and flus, as a mild laxative, and as a treatment for dizziness, high blood pressure, and diabetes according to historical texts. In modern society the fruit and leaves of the mulberry tree are used …
Warts and corns are some of the most common conditions to plague the skin. Warts are caused by a virus, while corns are caused by repetitive actions that cause too much pressure and friction. According to a study published in the International Journal of Dermatology garlic showed biological activities as a topical treatment which helped …
Sungkyunkwan University researchers have investigated the proliferative effect of apple ethanol extract on human adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells and human cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cells, and the molecular mechanisms behind its beneficial effects; the study has been published in the journal Nutrition Research. Adult stem cells have significant potential as treatment for …
According to W.H.O obesity is a serious and growing health concern that is a worldwide epidemic. Drugs that are available to treat obesity have many side effects, but there are natural ways to help fight the condition including diet, exercise, and healthier lifestyle choices. Thevetia peruviana/yellow oleander seed has been suggested to help reduce weight …
Grape seed extract appears to enhance the potency of chemotherapy drug, utilized to treat colon cancer. A number of previous studies have identified potent antioxidant capacity of grape seed extract, which is high in tannins. Amy Cheah, from the University of Adelaide (Australia), and colleagues utilized commercially available grape seed extract from which tannins were …
Daily consumption of sea buckthorn berries and its extracts may promote metabolic and heart health, among overweight women. The deciduous shrub Hippophae (family Elaeagnacea) yields sea buckthorn berries – abundant in Vitamin C as well as flavanols. Petra S. Larmo, from the University of Turku (Finland), and colleagues analyzed the effects of sea buckthorn and …